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Dr. Lau is a senior gastroenterologist who has been practicing medicine for many years.
Deeply aware that stool is a mirror of human health.
By taking a closer look at the color, shape, smell, and other characteristics of the stool, we can gain a lot of important information about physical health.
Xiao Zhang, a young office worker, came to Dr. Liu's office.
Xiao Zhang frowned and said with an anxious expression, "Doctor Liu, recently I found that my stool has become darker and has some mucus.
This has been going on for more than a week, and I am worried about whether I have any disease. "
Dr. Liu patiently inquired about Xiao Zhang's eating habits and daily routine.
It turned out that due to his busy work, Xiao Zhang often did not eat on time and worked overtime until late at night before returning home.
He also doesn't eat a very healthy diet, often eating some fast food and snacks that are high in fat and salt.
In addition, Xiao Zhang also admitted that he has been under a lot of pressure recently, and he always feels anxious and nervous.
After a detailed physical examination and colonoscopy, Dr. Liu found signs of mild inflammation in Xiao Zhang's colonic mucosa.
He explained to Zhang: "You have some slight inflammation in your colon, which may be related to your irregular eating habits and big life stress.
Dark stools and mucus may be a sign of intestinal inflammation. "
Dr. Lau advises Xiao Zhang to pay attention to improving his eating habits and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits from now on.
Eat less greasy, irritating foods. At the same time, it is necessary to arrange work and rest time reasonably, ensure adequate sleep, and learn to relieve the pressure of work and life.
Some medications are also prescribed to help improve the symptoms of intestinal inflammation.
Xiao Zhang listened carefully to Dr. Liu's advice and began to adjust his lifestyle.
After a few weeks, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his stool had returned to normal and the discomfort in his abdomen had disappeared.
Through Xiao Zhang's case, Dr. Liu would like to remind everyone that abnormal changes in stool are by no means a simple problem.
It can be an important signal from our body to us that something is wrong with our health.
In addition to darkening the color of the stool and the appearance of mucus, there are other abnormal manifestations of the stool that also require us to be vigilant.
If you find blood or tarry, black stools in your stool, this may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and you need to go to the hospital for testing as soon as possible.
If you have watery or loose stools for several days in a row, it may be caused by intestinal infection or inflammation, and you need to drink water in time and go to the hospital if necessary.
A sudden change in bowel habits is also a noteworthy sign.
If a person who used to have a normal bowel movement once a day suddenly becomes once every few days, or multiple times a day.
And if this situation persists for a period of time, it is necessary to consider whether there is a possibility of intestinal dysfunction or other diseases.
The smell of stool is also an important indicator. Normal stools, although they have some smell, are not particularly unpleasant.
If the stool has an unusually foul odor, it may indicate abnormal fermentation or infection in the intestines.
In addition to the abnormal appearance of stool, we should also pay special attention to the impact of our lifestyle habits on intestinal health.
Poor eating habits, staying up late, sitting for a long time, stress, and other factors may lead to intestinal dysfunction.
Therefore, developing good lifestyle habits is essential for maintaining gut health.
First of all, it is necessary to develop regular eating habits, eat on time, and do not overeat.
Eating more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc., can promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.
At the same time, eat less high-fat, high-salt, irritating foods that may irritate the intestines and aggravate inflammation.
Secondly, to ensure adequate sleep time, good sleep quality is very important to maintain normal intestinal function.
Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can slow down bowel movements, causing constipation or diarrhea.
Again, moderate exercise is also an important aspect of maintaining gut health.
Exercise can promote intestinal peristalsis, speed up the excretion of stool, and prevent constipation.
At the same time, exercise can also relieve stress, improve mood, and indirectly have a positive impact on gut health.
It is also necessary to have regular medical check-ups. Through routine stool examination, colonoscopy and other means, some intestinal diseases can be detected early.
Such as colon polyps, ulcerative colitis, intestinal tumors, etc.
Early detection and treatment of these diseases can greatly improve the success rate of treatment and reduce the occurrence of complications.
In general, the bowel is a mirror of our physical health, and its abnormal changes should not be ignored.
We need to learn to listen to the signals sent by the body and pay attention to the color, shape, smell and other characteristics of the stool.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to developing good living habits and regular physical examinations.
In this way, we can better maintain our intestinal health and prevent the occurrence of various diseases.
Let's take action together to take care of our health, starting with paying attention to your stool!
[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】
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